MORLUN RETURNS

Morlun is one of Spider-Man's deadliest foes - he even once ripped one of Peter Parker's eyes out of his head.

Now the inter-dimensional menace is back in Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #313, and he's taking on J. Jonah Jameson. Uh oh.

HORSEMEN OF SALVATION

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Nate Grey - a.k.a. X-Man - is back in December's trio of Uncanny X-Men issues - and he's not alone.

It seems Nate's taking after his enemy, Apocalypse, and leading a group of four "Horsemen of Salvation" - apparently comprised of Omega Red, Blob, Angel, and a mysterious fourth member wielding an X-shaped staff.

MARVEL KNIGHTMARE

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More details about the Marvel Knights anniversary story are coming out in the solicitations for December's #3 and 4.

It seems the heroes of Marvel Knights are trapped in an alternate world with no memories of their identities or pasts - and in some cases, without their usual resources.

EARTH'S MIGHTIEST COUPLE

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Hulk and Thor have often been rivals for the mantle of the strongest person there is - but there's a very different "Hulk" on the Avengers now, and she and the Odinson seem to have a very different kind of chemistry in Avengers #11.

Of course, Jennifer Walters is no stranger to dating Avengers (or deities), and Thor's been single for a while now, so this is one pairing that kinda makes perfect sense.

STAR-SPANGLED TAILSPIN

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If there's one constant in Steve Rogers' life, it's change. And this December, something's happening to shake up Steve's world again.

The solicitation for Captain America #6 says Steve will experience a "shocking turn of events" that will "send his life into a tailspin." Sounds like business as usual for ol' Steve.

THE WORST THERE IS

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Wolverine has often been called "the best there is at what he does" - but he's done some pretty bad stuff.

And that's a trend that may continue, judging by the solicitation for The Return of Wolverine #4, which asks "Can Logan handle the truth of what he's done?

JJJ - PRO-SPIDEY 'SHOCK JOCK'?

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Ever since J. Jonah Jameson learned the truth about Peter Parker and Spider-Man, their relationship has changed considerably, with JJJ now "pro-Spider-Man."

But he's also got a new job as what the solicitation for Amazing Spider-Man #11 calls a "shock jock." How will that mix with his newfound appreciation for the Friendly Neighborhood Wall-Crawler?

VENOM NO MORE?

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Venom is one of Marvel's most popular characters right now, and with a movie on the way in October, that doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon.

But even if the character gets a push, come December he may undergo some big changes as well - with the solicitation for Venom #9 calling his fate into question with the cryptic text "Venom no more?!"